72-year-old man steals $20 from bank to get medical attention

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Cape Girardeau Police Department arrested a man Tuesday for robbing a bank of $20.

According to a release from the police department, witnesses stated that 72-year-old Richard Bann, of Springfield, Mo., went to Southern Bank around noon. Bann made it known he was robbing the bank and told an employee to put money in an envelope without naming a specific amount.

The teller put $20 into the envelope, and Bann then walked outside and waited for police to arrive in front of the building. Upon arrival, police say he was sitting on his walker, waiting.

Bann gave the envelope of $20 to the police and allegedly told the officer that he robbed the bank so he could go to jail and receive medical care.

The release states ...